Greenroom136 Rainmaker vs. Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Greenroom136 Rainmaker

Front facing view of the Greenroom136 Rainmaker
Capacity22 L
Weight1.7 kg
Dimensions40×28×21 cm
Airline fit100%
Price$120

Feature by feature

Greenroom136 RainmakerFeatureDeuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL
Storage
S Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
4 Opening 1
side Passport N
N Passthrough Y
Carry
S Backpack H
N Hip Belt N
S Sternum Strap S
Inside
15 Laptop 15
3 Main Compartments 1
Y Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
0 Water Bottle Holder 0
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
1000D Cordura600D PES, 420D PA

Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL

Front facing view of the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL
Capacity36 L
Weight1.34 kg
Dimensions55×34×23 cm
Airline fit63%
Price$128

In the endless universe of carry-on backpacks, two stand out for their unique character and functional features - the Rainmaker by Greenroom136 and the Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL by Deuter. Both backpacks exhibit a character of their own with differing dimensions, weights, and materials, upping the appeal to the discerning traveler. However, you can expect that any of these would serve their purpose well enough, with various flavors of both pros and cons depending on individual needs and preferences.

The Greenroom136's Rainmaker is both taller and deeper than the Deuter's Aviant Carry-On - 40 inches to 23 inches, and 21 inches to 55 inches, respectively. But the Aviant Carry-On proves it has a wider build than the Rainmaker - 34 inches to 28 inches. The Rainmaker packs an impressive weight of 1.7 pounds, a tad more than the 1.34 pounds of the Aviant Carry-On. And while the Rainmaker comes with 22 liters of packing space, the Aviant Carry-On outdoes it with a massive 36 liters. Noteworthy too is the Rainmaker’s 100% airline compatibility rating, in contrast to the Aviant Carry-On’s 63%.

Materials also play an essential role. The Rainmaker is constituted out of 1000D Cordura, well-known for its durability, whereas the Aviant Carry-On resorts to a blend of 600D PES and 420D PA. Furthermore, both backpacks offer a laptop compartment suitable for a 15-inch device, adding a common ground despite the differences. Reviewers rave about the Rainmaker’s functional design and customizability options, and the Aviant Carry-On's comfort features and excellent internal organization.

Intrinsic are the many appealing purchase factors of these backpacks. For the Rainmaker, it is the versatility, sturdy and water-resistant exterior, loads of organization options, and excellent value for money. The Aviant Carry-On, on the other hand, offers excellent internal organization, comfort for prolonged usage, a removable shoe compartment for added convenience, an SL carry system suited for women's body sizes, and well-ventilated back padding. Truly, these two carry-on backpacks vie for your attention, each in their way.